What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Commercial & Life Science Projects - Danvers MA position at Michael Page?
- Join a stable, family owned GC with exceptionally high repeat client base
- Relationship driven, in‑office culture with strong camaraderie and growth
This privately held, family owned construction management firm has been operating successfully for more than three decades and has built a reputation for delivering consistently high quality work across a wide range of commercial sectors. The company has a deep and diversified project pipeline that spans retail, hospitality, life science, academic, and corporate interiors, allowing it to remain stable and busy through market shifts.Rather than chasing volume, the firm focuses on long term client relationships, which has resulted in approximately eighty percent of work coming from repeat clients. This approach has supported steady, sustainable growth and a healthy backlog of negotiated and repeat work throughout New England.
Job Description
- Prepare detailed estimates for ground up and renovation projects
- Perform quantity takeoffs and scope reviews
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and subcontractor proposals
- Coordinate with project managers and field teams during preconstruction
- Participate in bid reviews and value engineering efforts
- Support budgeting and cost control for negotiated and hard bid work
- Contribute to relationship driven preconstruction for repeat clients
The Successful Applicant
A Successful Estimator Should Have
- 5 years of experience as an estimator within commercial construction
- Background with ground up and renovation projects preferred
- Comfortable with fast pace estimates and quick turnarounds
- Detail oriented with strong communication skills
- Interest in long term growth within a relationship focused firm
- Competitive salary up to $150,000
- Comprehensive health care benefits package
- 401k match, 4 weeks PTO
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Collaborative and supportive work environment (catered lunches weekly, team events, golf simulator in office!)
Quote job ref: JN-042026-6990853
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000